A similar use of the power will be needed if the Conservatives are serious about harmonizing provincial sales taxes with the GST.» (progressive-economics.ca)
Harmonization would shift some $ 7.5 billion annually of provincial sales tax from business purchases onto consumer purchases. (progressive-economics.ca)
Targeted measures, such as accelerated depreciation and / or an investment tax credit, would provide far more incentive for such investment at much less cost. All capital investments could be exempted from provincial sales taxes at an annual cost below $ 2 billion. (progressive-economics.ca)